Grammar Reference
Grammar Reference
In reported questions the word order of the question changes. If there is no question word (e.g. who, when, how, etc.) use if instead. The tense of the verb in the original statement generally moves one tense back (into the past).
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Direct question
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Reported question
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| "Where are you going?" | She asked him where he was going. |
| "Are you English?" | I asked if you were English. |